Strawberry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   For Crust:
3. 3
   Using a dough hook or spoon, mix shortening, flour, sugar and salt together until crumbly. Add water and continue to mix until dough forms.
4. 4
   Sprinkle flour onto a clean surface and rolling pin. Roll out dough using additional flour as needed. Transfer to pie dish and press against sides and rims pinching the top edges of the crust using fingers or fork.
5. 5
   Bake shell for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
6. 6
   Let cool before filling.
7. 7
   For Strawberry Filling:
8. 8
   Mash 2 cups berries into a pulp using a blender or potato masher.
9. 9
   In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved.
10. 10
    In a large pot combine strawberry pulp, sugar and cornstarch mixture and cook on medium-high until mixture becomes thick and transparent. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
11. 11
    Add the hot sauce to the remaining berries and mix to coat. Pour into baked pie shell and chill.
12. 12
    Garnish as desired.